A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 942380 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 942440 epoch_slot_no: 13640 block_no: 942335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2018-04-30 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7170e58c907e8cbca2e40aa1311f1f7c7a55e0beaaa922e9be14f8a5abf4997aBlock Operator
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